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javanés

Javanese

adjective hah-bah-NEHS Rare

Usage Note

Javanés refers to anything of or from Java, the main island of Indonesia — its people, language, or culture. El javanés also names the Javanese language, spoken by tens of millions. As a demonym it follows standard gender agreement: una mujer javanesa. It is a low-frequency word in Spanish, mainly appearing in geographic and anthropological contexts.

Examples

"La danza javanesa es conocida por sus movimientos precisos."

Natural Translation

Javanese dance is known for its precise movements.

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